Written Question · S4W-04733 · Session 4
How many properties are (a) vacant and (b) occupied at Deans South, Livingston.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many properties are (a) vacant and (b) occupied at Deans South, Livingston.
The answer
West Lothian Council, as the strategic housing body for the area, has responsibility for the housing situation at Deans South, Livingston.
West Lothian Council reports that, at late December 2011, there are 50 houses on the estate which are in private ownership. It believes that 44 of these are occupied and six are vacant. Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association owns 33 vacant houses and West Lothian Council has 73 vacant houses. These are all in blocks where there is at least one property in private ownership.
West Lothian Council reports that, at late December 2011, there are 50 houses on the estate which are in private ownership. It believes that 44 of these are occupied and six are vacant. Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association owns 33 vacant houses and West Lothian Council has 73 vacant houses. These are all in blocks where there is at least one property in private ownership.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-04733 by reference.